Will Erika Kirk puncture the Mega-Church Industrial Complex Theatrics?
One of the features of Evangelical Mega-churches is a big investment in theatrics such as high end sound systems, fog machines, pyrotechnics, and cinema-style screens. These churches do not skimp on the equipment that amplifies worship bands or videos.
Perhaps those critics of Erika Kirk, who criticize her for her Turning Point USA performances are dissenting only about the timing of her pyrotechnics — is it too soon after Charlie’s death? Or is this the sign that Evangelicals are reaching exhaustion with all the Glitz and Glitter?
QUESTIONS:
Are a faction of Evangelicals pulling back on theatrics?
Are Erika Kirk’s theatrics beginning to sour evangelicals on the performative nature of many Turning Points events or church services?
Will this result in a shift in attendance (at the margin) to less glitzy churches?